Question 1

Synaptogenesis in the first two years after birth results in the ________ of overall brain weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction by a quarter 
B)  reduction by a half 
C)  stabilization 
D)  doubling 
E)  tripling 
A)  reduction by a quarter 
B)  reduction by a half 
C)  stabilization 
D)  doubling 
E)  tripling

Question 2

What do the thyroid and pituitary glands have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are only found in females. 
B)  They do not begin producing hormones until puberty. 
C)  They are crucial in the formation of testes. 
D)  They are both influential in overall growth. 
E)  They both produce estrogen. 
A)  They are only found in females. 
B)  They do not begin producing hormones until puberty. 
C)  They are crucial in the formation of testes. 
D)  They are both influential in overall growth. 
E)  They both produce estrogen.

Question 3

The ability to focus cognitive activity on important elements of a problem is called __________ and significantly increases during __________ .

Accepted Answer

selective

Question 4

At what age are teenagers most susceptible to peer influences with regard to smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  ages 10 to 11 
B)  ages 11 to 13 
C)  ages 13 to 14 
D)  ages 15 to 17 
E)  ages 18 to 19 
A)  ages 10 to 11 
B)  ages 11 to 13 
C)  ages 13 to 14 
D)  ages 15 to 17 
E)  ages 18 to 19

Question 5

Because of cephalocaudal and proximodistal sequences of ossification,

Accepted Answer

A)  the fontanels close by the end of the first two months. 
B)  pruning of synapses occurs before expansion of the dendritic arbor. 
C)  bones in the hands and wrist harden before those in the feet. 
D)  an individual gradually loses bone calcium. 
E)  bones in the trunk of the body harden last. 
A)  the fontanels close by the end of the first two months. 
B)  pruning of synapses occurs before expansion of the dendritic arbor. 
C)  bones in the hands and wrist harden before those in the feet. 
D)  an individual gradually loses bone calcium. 
E)  bones in the trunk of the body harden last.

Question 6

Longitudinal studies indicate that among recent cohorts of teenagers, when compared to earlier cohorts, illicit drug use

Accepted Answer

A)  has no lasting effects. 
B)  has been increasing for the last 20 years. 
C)  is likely associated with media influence. 
D)  is more harmful to males than to females. 
E)  is somewhat less common. 
A)  has no lasting effects. 
B)  has been increasing for the last 20 years. 
C)  is likely associated with media influence. 
D)  is more harmful to males than to females. 
E)  is somewhat less common.

Question 7

Several twin studies, as well as other studies, suggest that __________ and __________ may be causal factors in homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

prenatal h

Question 8

What contributing factors that appear in adolescence seem to be fueling eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  peer pressure 
B)  distorted expectations about eating habits 
C)  media influence 
D)  all of the above 
A)  peer pressure 
B)  distorted expectations about eating habits 
C)  media influence 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Research indicates that brain growth spurts are restricted to one or a few parts of the brain rather than the whole brain. These growth spurts are __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research indicates that brain growth spurts are...

Question 10

Renaldo is four years old and is experiencing a neurological growth spurt. What skill will he be attaining?

Accepted Answer

A)  evidence of some goal-directed planning 
B)  fluency in speaking and understanding language 
C)  improvements in eye-hand coordination 
D)  improvements in memory function 
E)  motor coordination 
A)  evidence of some goal-directed planning 
B)  fluency in speaking and understanding language 
C)  improvements in eye-hand coordination 
D)  improvements in memory function 
E)  motor coordination

Question 11

According to recent birth rate statistics in the United States,

Accepted Answer

A)  the pregnancy rate is highest in 15-17-year-olds. 
B)  teenage birth rates have increased in all age groups. 
C)  the rate of births to unmarried teens has increased. 
D)  80% of teens who give birth are married. 
E)  the birth rate is highest among white teens. 
A)  the pregnancy rate is highest in 15-17-year-olds. 
B)  teenage birth rates have increased in all age groups. 
C)  the rate of births to unmarried teens has increased. 
D)  80% of teens who give birth are married. 
E)  the birth rate is highest among white teens.

Question 12

Carline has developed the ability to pay attention to something even when distractions are present. Carline has developed

Accepted Answer

A)  lateralization. 
B)  myelination. 
C)  long term memory. 
D)  right brain dominance. 
E)  selective attention. 
A)  lateralization. 
B)  myelination. 
C)  long term memory. 
D)  right brain dominance. 
E)  selective attention.

Question 13

The development of sheaths around individual axons is called

Accepted Answer

A)  myelination. 
B)  ossification. 
C)  dendritic arbor expansion. 
D)  pruning. 
E)  synaptogenesis. 
A)  myelination. 
B)  ossification. 
C)  dendritic arbor expansion. 
D)  pruning. 
E)  synaptogenesis.

Question 14

The elimination of unnecessary connections in the nervous system that takes place beginning at around 18 months is referred to as __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The elimination of unnecessary connections in the...

Question 15

The recommended treatment for obese children involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  special diets tailored to the child's growth needs. 
B)  physical activity such as bicycling and organized sports. 
C)  a diet free of fats and carbohydrates. 
D)  stabilization of a child's weight. 
E)  a long-term approach. 
A)  special diets tailored to the child's growth needs. 
B)  physical activity such as bicycling and organized sports. 
C)  a diet free of fats and carbohydrates. 
D)  stabilization of a child's weight. 
E)  a long-term approach.

Question 16

Research on spatial cognition indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  girls' play preferences offer them an advantage in spatial cognition. 
B)  video games decrease mental rotation abilities. 
C)  play hampers the development of spatial skills. 
D)  boys score higher than girls on spatial cognition tasks. 
E)  it is not influenced by experience. 
A)  girls' play preferences offer them an advantage in spatial cognition. 
B)  video games decrease mental rotation abilities. 
C)  play hampers the development of spatial skills. 
D)  boys score higher than girls on spatial cognition tasks. 
E)  it is not influenced by experience.

Question 17

Early developing girls are more likely to do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  show consistently more negative body images. 
B)  be optimistic about their future. 
C)  engage in delinquent behavior. 
D)  get into trouble in school. 
E)  think they are too fat. 
A)  show consistently more negative body images. 
B)  be optimistic about their future. 
C)  engage in delinquent behavior. 
D)  get into trouble in school. 
E)  think they are too fat.

Question 18

Jessica is going through puberty early and has developed adjustment problems because her body has become

Accepted Answer

A)  endomorphic. 
B)  a culturally desirable body type. 
C)  lean and muscular. 
D)  ectomorphic. 
E)  thin and wiry. 
A)  endomorphic. 
B)  a culturally desirable body type. 
C)  lean and muscular. 
D)  ectomorphic. 
E)  thin and wiry.

Question 19

The process of creating connections between neurons is __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of creating connections between neurons...

Question 20

Among girls in industrialized countries today, menarche occurs, on average, between the ages of _______ and _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  11.5 and 12.5. 
B)  12.5 and 13.5. 
C)  10 and 11.5. 
D)  10.5 and 12. 
E)  12 and 14. 
A)  11.5 and 12.5. 
B)  12.5 and 13.5. 
C)  10 and 11.5. 
D)  10.5 and 12. 
E)  12 and 14.

Synaptogenesis in the first two years after birth results in the ________ of overall brain weight.

What do the thyroid and pituitary glands have in common?

The ability to focus cognitive activity on important elements of a problem is called and significantly increases during .

At what age are teenagers most susceptible to peer influences with regard to smoking?

Because of cephalocaudal and proximodistal sequences of ossification,

Longitudinal studies indicate that among recent cohorts of teenagers, when compared to earlier cohorts, illicit drug use

Several twin studies, as well as other studies, suggest that and may be causal factors in homosexuality.

What contributing factors that appear in adolescence seem to be fueling eating disorders?

Research indicates that brain growth spurts are restricted to one or a few parts of the brain rather than the whole brain. These growth spurts are __________ .

Renaldo is four years old and is experiencing a neurological growth spurt. What skill will he be attaining?

According to recent birth rate statistics in the United States,

Carline has developed the ability to pay attention to something even when distractions are present. Carline has developed

The development of sheaths around individual axons is called

The elimination of unnecessary connections in the nervous system that takes place beginning at around 18 months is referred to as __________ .

The recommended treatment for obese children involves all of the following EXCEPT

Research on spatial cognition indicates that

Early developing girls are more likely to do all of the following EXCEPT

Jessica is going through puberty early and has developed adjustment problems because her body has become

The process of creating connections between neurons is __________ .

Among girls in industrialized countries today, menarche occurs, on average, between the ages of _ and ___.

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and Early Infancy

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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Exam 4: Physical Development

Synaptogenesis in the first two years after birth results in the ________ of overall brain weight.

What do the thyroid and pituitary glands have in common?

The ability to focus cognitive activity on important elements of a problem is called __________ and significantly increases during __________ .

At what age are teenagers most susceptible to peer influences with regard to smoking?

Because of cephalocaudal and proximodistal sequences of ossification,

Longitudinal studies indicate that among recent cohorts of teenagers, when compared to earlier cohorts, illicit drug use

Several twin studies, as well as other studies, suggest that __________ and __________ may be causal factors in homosexuality.

What contributing factors that appear in adolescence seem to be fueling eating disorders?

Research indicates that brain growth spurts are restricted to one or a few parts of the brain rather than the whole brain. These growth spurts are __________ .

Renaldo is four years old and is experiencing a neurological growth spurt. What skill will he be attaining?

According to recent birth rate statistics in the United States,

Carline has developed the ability to pay attention to something even when distractions are present. Carline has developed

The development of sheaths around individual axons is called

The elimination of unnecessary connections in the nervous system that takes place beginning at around 18 months is referred to as __________ .

The recommended treatment for obese children involves all of the following EXCEPT

Research on spatial cognition indicates that

Early developing girls are more likely to do all of the following EXCEPT

Jessica is going through puberty early and has developed adjustment problems because her body has become

The process of creating connections between neurons is __________ .

Among girls in industrialized countries today, menarche occurs, on average, between the ages of _______ and _________.

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and Early Infancy

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

Filters

The ability to focus cognitive activity on important elements of a problem is called and significantly increases during .

Several twin studies, as well as other studies, suggest that and may be causal factors in homosexuality.

Among girls in industrialized countries today, menarche occurs, on average, between the ages of _ and ___.